Multi-Skilled Maintenance Shift Technician – Hospital

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Munster; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Enhanced overtime rates

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave (35–41 days)

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Maintenance Shift Technician (Multi-Skilled) in the Estates Department to carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment, contributing to excellent patient care.

The role is full-time with varied shifts: 7am–2pm, 4pm–11pm, and 11pm–7am, plus weekend/public holiday coverage. Benefits include NHS pension, enhanced overtime rates, training and generous leave (35–41 days), and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant trade.
• Knowledge of current regulations, Codes of Practice and Industry Standards.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and work lone when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment.
• Contribute to the provision of excellent patient care through reliable facilities.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns as part of the shift rota.
• Demonstrate good communication and teamwork, with ability to work independently.

Skills

Minimum 5 years’ experience

Regulations knowledge

Emergency response

Education

Recognised trade apprenticeship (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing)

City & Guilds qualification or equivalent

Job description

NHS Scotland is seeking a Maintenance Shift Technician (Multi-Skilled) in the Estates Department to carry out mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance and repair of building services, plant and equipment, contributing to excellent patient care.

The role is full-time with varied shifts: 7am–2pm, 4pm–11pm, and 11pm–7am, plus weekend/public holiday coverage. Benefits include NHS pension, enhanced overtime rates, training and generous leave (35–41 days), and development opportunities.